Mistrustfulness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌmis-ˈtrəst/ mis·trust

Meaning & Definition of Mistrustfulness

Mistrustfulness (noun)

  1. a lack of confidence, distrust

Mistrustfulness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something

    "eyed the strange invention with his usual mistrustfulness"

    similar: distrust, distrustfulness, doubt, dubiety, dubitation (archaic), incertitude, misdoubt, misgiving, mistrust, query, reservation, skepticism, suspicion, uncertainty
    related: disbelief, incredulity, unbelief, anxiety, concern, paranoia, wariness, compunction, niggle (chiefly British), qualm, scruple, tremor
    opposite: assurance, belief, certainty, certitude, confidence, conviction, sureness, surety, trust
    near: credence, faith

Related Entry: Mistrust (noun)

Mistrust is a different word from Mistrustfulness. The synonyms below are for mistrust, not for mistrustfulness.

  1. a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something

    "had an unfortunate mistrust of doctors, so her medical condition was allowed to worsen"

    similar: distrust, distrustfulness, doubt, dubiety, dubitation (archaic), incertitude, misdoubt, misgiving, mistrustfulness, query, reservation, skepticism, suspicion, uncertainty
    related: disbelief, incredulity, unbelief, anxiety, concern, paranoia, wariness, compunction, niggle (chiefly British), qualm, scruple, tremor
    opposite: assurance, belief, certainty, certitude, confidence, conviction, sureness, surety, trust
    near: credence, faith

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mistrustfulness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mistrustfulness:

Archaic: dubitation
distrust, distrustfulness, doubt, dubiety, incertitude, misdoubt, misgiving, mistrust, query, reservation, skepticism, suspicion, uncertainty

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Mistrustfulness

Words with the opposite meaning of Mistrustfulness:

assurance, belief, certainty, certitude, confidence, conviction, sureness, surety, trust

Related Words for Mistrustfulness

disbelief, incredulity, unbelief, anxiety, concern, paranoia, wariness, compunction, niggle, qualm, scruple, tremor

Near Antonyms of Mistrustfulness

credence, faith

Word Forms of Mistrustfulness

Derived words: mistrustful (adjective), mistrustfully (adverb), mistrustfulness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Mistrustfulness

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Mistrustfulness

What does "Mistrustfulness" mean?

"Mistrustfulness" means a lack of confidence, distrust. As a noun, it is defined as: a lack of confidence, distrust.

What is another word for "Mistrustfulness"?

Other words for "Mistrustfulness" include distrust, distrustfulness, doubt, dubiety, dubitation, incertitude, misdoubt and misgiving. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mistrustfulness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mistrustfulness"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mistrustfulness". Common alternatives include distrust, distrustfulness, doubt, dubiety, dubitation, incertitude, misdoubt, misgiving, mistrust and query.

What is the opposite of "Mistrustfulness"?

Antonyms of "Mistrustfulness" include assurance, belief, certainty, certitude, confidence, conviction, sureness and surety. Near antonyms include credence and faith.

How do you use "Mistrustfulness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mistrustfulness" in a sentence: "eyed the strange invention with his usual mistrustfulness".

Is "Mistrustfulness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mistrustfulness" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Mistrustfulness"?

"Mistrustfulness" is pronounced /ˌmis-ˈtrəst/ and divided into syllables as mis·trust.

What is the origin of the word "Mistrustfulness"?

First known use: 14th century.